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Patent CA-2448652-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GIBSON BENNIE L
IPC: H04N21/433
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A broadcast signal is received via a "set-top-box" such as a cable connection or a DBS integrated receiver-decoder at the customer site, which supplies video and audio signals to a conventional television receiver. When a viewer tunes to the interactive music channel, the television receiver screen displays a window in which content, such as a music video, is playing. Also displayed on the screen is a surrounding matte comprising a high-quality professionally produced graphic identifying the channel. In addition, the screen displays one or more "sensitive" areas to which the viewer may direct a cursor using a remote control. By directing the cursor to a sensitive area, the area becomes highlighted. By pressing the SELECT button on the TV remote when a sensitive areas is highlighted, the viewer can activate additional screen displays providing related features, such as music news, or menus allowing the viewer to immediately purchase products such as CD's, cassette tapes, etc.
Patent CA-2451462-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHOPARD JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F04C2/107
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: Stator (1) de pompe à engrenage du type pompe Moineau, comportant une cavité statorique d'étendue générale axiale à l'intérieur d'un corps allongé, caractérisé en ce que la cavité statorique est définie par un élément tubulaire métallique (3) à paroi rigide présentant intérieurement la forme e t les dimensions de la cavité statorique telles que, après assemblage du stato r avec un rotor, soit défini un jeu positif avec le rotor.
Patent CA-2451602-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination therapy of an sodm and a corticosteroid for prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory disease
Inventor: SALVEMINI DANIELA
IPC: A61K31/573
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods using such compositions for the treatment of inflammatory disease. Such compositions contain a catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide, including superoxide dismutase enzyme (SOD) and low molecular weight organic ligand derived metal complexes characterized in having the following structure: (Z)n that function as mimics of the enzyme (SOD mimetics or SODm) in combination with corticosteroids.
Patent CA-2452443-A1 (CA)
Title: Golf tee marker
Inventor: MACDOUGALL KENNETH L
IPC: A63B57/30
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: Golf tee markers are described which are easily picked-up, placed into the ground, and stacked. The golf tee marker comprises a ground engaging portion, a body surmounting the ground engaging portion and having in a top surface thereof a well for receiving therein a ground engaging portion of another marker for stacking markers, the well having a drain hole to avoid accumulation of liquid therein.  The golf tee marker can be easily removed and replaced to prevent excessive wearing of certain areas on the tee box and to allow for regular maintenance of the tee box.
Patent CA-2452749-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAFFRE FABRICE TRISTAN PIERRE
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for repairing linkages between nodes in a communications networks that has dynamic topology.
Patent CA-2453465-A1 (CA)
Title: Illumination unit
Inventor: STARK ROLAND
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination unit having an electric lamp and an envelope fixed thereto, the lamp having a base, in particular a G9 base, protruding from said envelope, and the fastening means for the envelope being connected to the lamp vessel such that the base is freely accessible for a corresponding lamp holder.
Patent CA-2455721-A1 (CA)
Title: Refrigerator compartment housing vertically adjustable shelves
Inventor: BIENICK CRAIG
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a pair of shelf brackets secured to a rim which carries a planar support. The shelf brackets include oppositely directed pins spaced a predetermined distance from each other which correspond to a plurality of slots in a pair of mirror image adapter brackets each having a vertical slideway associated with the slots. The adapter brackets have hooks for engaging slots in vertical shelf tracks of a refrigerator compartment to effect "coarse" vertical adjustment of the shelf assembly. However, the shelf can be "fine tuned" vertically adjusted by moving the pins of the shelf brackets along the sideways and into selected pairs of the adapter bracket slots.
Patent CA-2459178-A1 (CA)
Title: Lactic acid producing bacteria for use as probiotic organisms in the human vagina
Inventor: WEINER JIFFER ANNA
IPC: C12R1/225
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel isolated strains of lactic acid producing bacteria of the genera Lactobacillus and Pediococcus, and a method for isolation of such bacterial strains, having the ability to colonise and become established in a human vagina, even during menstrual discharge.  Furthermore, a composition comprising said bacterial strains and a sanitary article comprising said bacterial strains, such as a tampon, for prophylaxis and/or treatment of infections of the urogenital tract, are de- scribed. The present invention also describes a method for prophylaxis and/or treatment of infections of the urogenital tract, wherein at least one of said bacterial strains are administered vaginally.
Patent CA-2461341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AENGENHEYSTER GERALD
IPC: B60J1/00
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A plastic window panel (1') with embedded electrical conductor wires (4) for heating or an antenna has the wires applied to the surface of a first plastic layer (2) between 0.1 and 1 mm thick, which is then covered by a second layer (3) of plastic by injection molding. The wires, which are between 5 and 500 microns thick and of tungsten or other material, can be imprinted in the first plastic layer by the action of heat. They are applied or stretched over the layer in the injection mould, and the main mass of plastic forming the body of the window is injected over it, obviating the need for adhesive and producing a more or less homogeneous panel. A second layer (2') of plastic with wires can be applied on top of the injected mass.
Patent CA-2464335-A1 (CA)
Title: Rotary volumetric machine
Inventor: SNYDERS RENE
IPC: F01C1/356
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A rotary volumetric machine includes a stator in which a cylindrical chamber is provided, a rotor disposed therein and secured to a shaft, blades formed on the rotor, and abutments movable by actuating elements between an extended position into the volume of the cylindrical chamber during the working phase so as to generate variations of volume between the blades and the abutments, and a position retracted into the stator to permit the passage of the blades from one side to the other of the abutments. The rotor includes a disc, two concentric shoulders disposed on opposite sides of the disc and two fixed blades disposed diametrically opposite on opposite sides of the disc each against one surface thereof and secured to the periphery of a shoulder so as to obtain an assembly balanced in rotation.
Patent CA-2465404-A1 (CA)
Title: Elastic current collector
Inventor: OLDANI DARIO
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: The invention describes a current collector for electrochemical cells, consisting of a sandwich of compressible and resilient layers of metal wires , which imparts a predetermined mechanical load under a broad compression rang e. It may have an uncompressed thickness comprised between 5 and 15 millimeters . It may be made of nickel, titanium, and alloys thereof, optionally with a protective coating. Said coating comprising silver or a noble metal.
Patent CA-2467208-A1 (CA)
Title: System for join-up incentive messaging and bonusing
Inventor: MANFREDI VINCENT S
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: Uncarded play can be monitored by a gaming device or network to target incentives aimed at achieving player tracking system enrollment. A player is permitted to begin gaming device play. The player's play is monitored for triggering events suggesting a player's value to the casino and prompting notification of join-up incentives to the player.  The player can be solicited to enroll and can be awarded join-up incentives following enrollment.
Patent CA-2468792-A1 (CA)
Title: Glucosamine organic acid adducts
Inventor: HWANG KIOH
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: The invention pertains to compositions containing glucosamine and organic acids, methods of making such compositions and methods of using such compositions.
Patent CA-2469475-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER CHRIS L
IPC: H01L21/677
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: L'invention concerne un élément de transfert conducteur électriquement conçu pour transférer des matériaux d'équipement de précision tels que des plaquettes de silicium pour des substrats semi-conducteurs et des substrats de verre pour des dispositifs d'affichage à cristaux liquides, ainsi que le procédé de fabrication dudit élément de transfert. Ledit élément de transfert présente un corps en matériau composite renforcé de fibre de carbone doté d'une partie polymère électroconductrice, cette dernière étant connectée à au moins une des fibres de carbone dudit corps. Ledit élément de transfert électroconducteur supprime l'électricité statique desdits composants transférés par ledit élément de transfert.
Patent CA-2469570-A1 (CA)
Title: Recipient
Inventor: MANKE SCOTT G
IPC: B67D1/16
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un récipient pour peinture comprenant une partie supérieure, un fond et au moins une paroi latérale. Une poignée est fixée de manière pivotante audit corps à proximité de ladite partie supérieure. Un évidement est créé dans ladite poignée et situé à proximité de la partie supérieure dudit récipient lorsque la poignée est en position de repos. Ladite poignée comprend une indentation destinée à recevoir un crochet conçu pour supporter le récipient. Ladite poignée comprend également une paire de pattes qui sont reçues dans les évidements du fond, afin de permettre un positionnement positif et un empilement sûr.
Patent CA-2469634-A1 (CA)
Title: Herbicidal mixture based on 7-pyrazolylbenzoxazoles
Inventor: LANDES MAX
IPC: A01N43/70
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: Herbicidally active compositions comprising: A) at least one 7- pyrazolylbenzoxazole compound of the formula (I) in which the variables R1 - R5 are as defined in the patent claims and/or at least one of its agriculaturally acceptable salts; and at least one further active compound selected from herbicidally active compounds and safeners.
Patent CA-2473990-A1 (CA)
Title: Modulation of type ii.beta. phosphoinositide phosphate kinase
Inventor: CANTLEY LEWIS C
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: The invention provides methods for modulating type II.beta. phosphoinisitide phosphate kinase (PIPKII.beta.) activity for treating PIPKII.beta.-associated disorders. The invention also provides methods of identifying candidate agents for treating PIPKII.beta.-associated disorders.
Patent CA-2474641-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JOANNOU CONSTANTINOS J
IPC: B03C3/49
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: An air cleaner is described wherein an ion wind is generated by an ionizing element and directed to pass over a dust collector surface. By proper design and adjustment of the ionizing element and collector, the unit can be operated without emitting charged particles, if any, in other than the direction of orientation of the dust collector surface and thus avoiding smudging of the surrounding walls. The collector may be cylindrical in form and may be separately detachable, rendering it readily available for cleaning.
Patent CA-2475443-A1 (CA)
Inventor: POLAK WALTER
IPC: E03C1/10
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de dégermage et de nettoyage de systèmes et de surfaces d'alimentation en eau, notamment dans les installations d'épuration, les systèmes de tuyaux et les installations de piscines et bassins de bain. L'invention concerne également un dispositif correspondant. Une variante du procédé selon l'invention consiste : (1) à construire un circuit fermé entre deux points du système ou de la surface d'alimentation en eau; (2) à ajouter une quantité prédéterminée d'un agent désinfectant se présentant sous forme de solution de rinçage aqueuse contenant de l'oxyde de chlore, des halogènes et/ou du peroxide et destinée à dégermer et nettoyer ; (3) à dégermer et à nettoyer les tuyaux, filtres et matériaux filtrants du système, y compris les charbons de filtration avec et sans propriétés d'adsorption, la solution de rinçage circulant périodiquement en circuit fermé à intervalles de temps déterminés; (4) à vider et à rejeter la solution de rinçage aqueuse et (5) à rétablir le circuit d'eau initial.
Patent CA-2477034-A1 (CA)
Title: Led array for illuminating cell well plates and automated rack system for handling the same
Inventor: EVERETT KEITH
IPC: F21Y101/02
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: An assembly (10) for promoting the growth of plant tissues that includes a plurality of plates (12) each defining an array of wells (13) wherein each of the wells (13) contains a tissue sample. Support for the plates (12) is provided by a rack (20) having a plurality of vertically stacked shelves (23) that may include one or more register depressions (26) that urge the plates into predetermined positions. Light for the tissue samples is provided by a plurality of light-emitting diode arrays (30) each mounted on a circuit board (31). Each circuit board (31) is supported by a respective card edge connector (24) of the rack (20) so that the light-emitting diodes (30) are in proximity to the plates (12) supported on one of the shelves (23) therebelow.  Preferably, the light-emitting diode array (30) corresponds to the well array supported in the registered position on the shelf (23) therebelow so that each light-emitting diode (30) is centered above a respective one of the wells (13).
Patent CA-2477360-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN E
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: The invention generally relates to double-sided labels and methods of manufacture and use. More specifically, the invention relates to labels that include printed information on their front and back sides. The labels also include a detachable portion, which includes printed traces on its back side and is located between two portions of the label that contain adhesive on their back sides that permanently attach those portions to a product.
Patent CA-2479899-A1 (CA)
Title: Rice-based snack chip and method of making same
Inventor: GRELL LARRY R
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A rice-based snack chip made from a dough including the dry ingredients of bumped rice kernels, long-grain rice pregelatinized flour, medium-grain cour se white rice flour and in which the bumped rice kernels are partially hydrated , bumped, partially dehydrated and fried as the chip is made.
Patent CA-2481385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOUTOUH-DE PARSEVAL LAURE A
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés permettant de moduler la différenciation de cellule souche et de cellule progénitrice. Les procédés de l'invention peuvent être employés pour réguler et pour maîtriser la différenciation et la maturation de cellules souches de mammifères, en particulier d'êtres humains, le long de lignées cellulaires et tissulaires spécifiques. Les procédés de l'invention concernent l'utilisation de certaines molécules organiques de petite dimension destinés à moduler la différenciation de populations de cellules souches ou de cellules progénitrices le long de lignées cellulaires et tissulaires spécifiques, et en particulier, la différenciation de cellules souches de type embryonnaires provenant du placenta du post partum, ou la différenciation de cellules progénitrices précoces dans une lignée granulocytique. L'invention concerne en outre l'utilisation desdites cellules souches ou cellules progénitrices différenciées dans la transplantation et dans d'autres traitements médicaux.
Patent CA-2484896-A1 (CA)
Title: Papermaker's forming fabric
Inventor: TROUGHTON BRIAN
IPC: D21F1/00
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A papermaker's fabric for use as a paper making surface for a paper making machine is disclosed. The fabric is formed in a plurality of repeating units, including sets of top MD yarns, top CMD yarns interwoven with the top MD  yarns, bottom MD yarns, bottom CMD yarns interwoven with the bottom MD yarns to form a bottom fabric layer and stitching yarns interwoven with the top and bottom fabric layers.   Each of the bottom MD yarns passes below two nonadjacent bottom CMD yarns to form bottom MD knuckles, each knuckle being separated from one adjacent knuckle by two bottom CMD  yarns and separated from another adjacent knuckle by four CMD yarns. Each of the stitching yarns forms a binding knuckle with one of the bottom MD yarns between adjacent knuckles. Each of the binding knuckles is located between the two CMD yarns separating two adjacent bottom MD  knuckles.
Patent CA-2486793-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for evacuating pockets of injected fluid in meat products
Inventor: KISH JOHN A
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for evacuating pockets (22) of injected fluid in meat products involves the structure and use of a machine which has a longitudinal movable conveyor surface (12) on the machine; a fluid injection station on the machine for injecting fluid into a meat product on the conveyor surface; a second station on the machine downstream of the fluid injection station; the second station comprising an assembly (30, 34, 36, 54, 52, 56) for applying compressive pressure to the injected meat and penetrating the meat with a plurality of projecting elements to create a plurality of fluid conduits in the injected meat wherein the compressive pressure will force fluid out of the injected meat through the fluid conduits when the projecting elements penetrate the pockets of fluid.
Patent CA-2488297-A1 (CA)
Title: System for welding motor-vehicle bodies
Inventor: CAPUTO SALVATORE
IPC: B62D65/00
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A system for the welding of motor-vehicle bodies comprises a conveying line (2), for carrying the motor-vehicle bodies to be welded through a welding station (1), and a plurality of pairs of side gates (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) mobile on guide means (4, 4a, 8a, 8b), the gates of each pair being adapted to the configuration of a corresponding type of body to be welded. According to the invention there is provided a plurality of tractors (11a, 11b), which are independent with respect to said side gates (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d), each tractor (11a, 11b) being selectively coupleable in an automatic way to side gates of different pairs, for the purposes of displacement of the latter between an active position, close to the welding station (1), and at least one parking position, remote from the welding station (1).
Patent CA-2490543-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCURDY MICHAEL W
IPC: H01P3/08
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: La présente invention a trait à une ligne de transmission comportant au moins une couche conductrice configurée, une couche diélectrique adjacente à la/aux couche(s) conductrice(s) configurée(s), et une couche isolante entourant la/les couche(s) conductrice(s) configurée(s) et la couche diélectrique.
Patent CA-2491681-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WU SHUMING
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A reciprocating saw is disclosed. The reciprocating saw comprises a leading housing, and a gear system disposed within the leading housing. The saw further comprises a motor housing containing a motor therein. A first switch trigger is disposed on the motor housing for activating a first switch within the motor housing. A separate handle is detachably mounted to the housing.
Patent CA-2492058-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAITO KENICHIRO
IPC: E04F13/18
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: An artificial stone wall material, characterized in that it comprises an inorganic fine particle component having a size in the range of 180 µm to 9.5 mm containing 5 wt % or more of a transparent inorganic fine particle component, an inorganic finer particle component having a size in the range of less than 180 µm and a resin component, it has a concave-convex surface having a maximum height in the range of 1 mm to 100 mm and is formed into a shape of plates or profiles followed by solidification, and the transparent inorganic fine particle component exposed on the surface thereof and the concave-convex surface provide bright points changing with the change in the irradiation of natural or artificial lights. The wall material is essentially different from a conventional designed combination of glossy pieces and non-glossy pieces, and it provides a novel means for finishing a wall surface which combines the functions of both types of the above pieces by the use of a single article, and allows the design of a wall face and the prediction of the effect of the design to be performed with ease.
Patent CA-2492476-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DEN BOER JOHANNIS JOSEPHUS
IPC: B23K13/00
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A method of joining expandable tubulars and expanding the joined tubulars comprises joining the tubulars by forge welding and flushing a reducing flushing gas around the heated tubular ends during at least part of the forge welding operation such that oxides are removed from the forge welded tubular ends and the amount of irregularities between the forge welded tubular ends is limited and radially expanding the joined tubulars.
Patent CA-2492650-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ROTH RICHARD F
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A latching apparatus (40) has a guide member (50), a circuit board attachment member (52) which is configured to attach to a circuit board (26), and a control assembly (54). The control assembly is configured to (i) retain the circuit board attachment member within a retaining range of the guide member (50) when the guide member is unlocked from a receptacle member, and (ii) un-restrict the circuit board attachment member (52) such that the circuit board attachment member is movable outside of the retaining range of the guide member (50) when the guide member is locked with the receptacle member.
Patent CA-2494547-A1 (CA)
Title: Self adjusting grooved pliers
Inventor: POOLE DANIEL L
IPC: B25B7/10
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: Self adjusting grooved pliers (10) include a first section (12) having a jaw portion (13) and a channel (18) adjacent the jaw portion (13) and a second section (14) having a jaw portion (15) and a pivot (16). The pivot (16) is slidably received in the channel (18) for adjustment between the jaw portions (13, 15). A plurality of grooves (20) in the first section (12) and a tongue (22) on the second section (14). The tongue (22) is received in one of the grooves (20). A biasing assembly (24) acts on the pivot (16).